Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-1182
Appeal to supreme court; stay and bond
Operative Text
A. In a forcible entry or forcible detainer action originally commenced in the superior court, an appeal may be taken to the supreme court as in other civil actions. B. The appeal, if taken by the party in possession of the premises, shall not stay execution of the judgment unless the superior court so orders, and appellant shall file a bond in an amount fixed and approved by the court, conditioned that appellant will prosecute the appeal to effect and will pay the rental value of the premises pending the appeal and all damages, costs, and rent adjudged against him by the superior court or the supreme court.
Under A.R.S. § 12-1171 et seq. § 12-1182, when a forcible entry or forcible detainer case is originally filed in Arizona superior court, either party may appeal the outcome to the Arizona Supreme Court following the same general rules that apply to other civil appeals. However, if the party who currently occupies the property is the one appealing, the eviction judgment is not automatically paused during the appeal — a stay only takes effect if the superior court specifically orders one. To obtain that stay, the occupying appellant must post a bond covering the rental value of the property during the appeal period, plus any damages, costs, and rent already awarded by the courts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under A.R.S. § 12-1171 et seq. § 12-1182, landlords who prevail in a superior court forcible detainer action should be aware that an appeal by the tenant does not automatically halt enforcement of the judgment. Because execution of the judgment continues unless the superior court orders otherwise, compliant operators typically monitor whether the occupying tenant has sought a stay and whether a sufficient bond has been posted. Landlords generally keep records of ongoing rental value and any court-awarded amounts, as these figures directly inform the bond amount the court may require.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under A.R.S. § 12-1171 et seq. § 12-1182, a tenant who loses a forcible detainer case in superior court and wishes to appeal retains the right to seek review by the Arizona Supreme Court, but the eviction judgment can still be enforced while the appeal is pending unless the superior court grants a stay. To pursue a stay, a tenant in possession would generally need to post a court-approved bond covering ongoing rental value, damages, costs, and any rent already adjudged. Tenants navigating this process may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Arizona appellate procedure to understand the available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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